Looks like fun! Too many pictures to choose from. Decisions...decisions!

Who's going to enter Kaitlyn Sanchez's Fall Writing Frenzy contest? I AM! Here's the scoop: lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf... @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social

Fall update!

Woot, woot! 🎃 The #FallWritingFrenzy #kidlit competition rules and images are up! Check them out here: lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf... #WritingCommunity #amwriting #amreading #competition #fall #writing #stories @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

Your critiques have been so helpful to me.

Today's the day! Happy book birthday to SOME DAYS I'M THE WIND, written by me and illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova ! 🥳 Thank you to everyone at @barefootbooks.bsky.social and to my wonderful agent, @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social for being my biggest champion in all ways on all days!🥰

It's crazy, but I'm actually celebrating a 2nd book birthday today!!! DINOSAUR SURPRISE! ill by Teresa Bellon comes out today from Highlights! 🎉 This is my very first board book & it has flaps, cut-outs & a mirror!!! TY to the Highlights team & again to my amazing agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

Thank you @ala-booklist.bsky.social for the STARRED REVIEW of SOME DAYS I'M THE WIND! 🥰 This book comes out next week 9/9! @barefootbooks.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @emmahparkin.bsky.social @mirdinara.bsky.social

Guess what?? It's #FallWritingFrenzy competition time!! I'm happy to be co-hosting with the lovely @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social who created this event. Who's excited?? Details to come. #kidlit #FWF #writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #books #writing #competitions #writerslife #Fridayreads

#KidLitArtPostcard Happy back-to-school and coming fall festival season! I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #boardbooks, and #bookcovers. I am represented by kaitlyn sanchez @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and my portfolio can be seen at www.kimyoungju.com #k-pop#tiger#hunters#kidlitArt

Thank you so much for the fabulous critique @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social hosts! @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social @midfreeman.bsky.social @byaliciameyers.bsky.social @janmilusich.bsky.social @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @kcstrocchia.bsky.social @storiesbystephm.bsky.social

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Brian Kirby, author and illustrator of humorous picture books. Rep'd by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social See what I’m up to at BrianKirbyStudio.com

I spy a beautiful #book at my library! Let me know if you’ve read it or want to read it. @writerjolene.bsky.social

Our latest #library haul. #Books my 9 yo and I enjoyed! Are there any here you enjoyed too or you’d like to #read?

I’ve been keeping this secret for so long! I’m excited to share that my debut author-illustrator picture book is being published by Rise x Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin!

Announcing new deals for @annaksortino.bsky.social @rffaubion.bsky.social @katiedwyer.bsky.social @dianamurrayauthor.bsky.social + more buff.ly/iiFAwfs

Agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social generously donated a PB critique to one lucky #KidlitChuckleChallenge winner!

They did SUCH a good job with the Bunnicula graphic novel! And speaking of James Howe, he just came out with a gorgeous picture book about Yo-Yo Ma - worth checking out.

The best way to spend an evening: tea and kitty cuddles!

Our latest #library #book haul, my 9yo and I. Any books you recognize, love, or want to add to your list?

I seriously love this episode so stinking much!!!! You’re a wonderful human Kaitlyn. Thanks for sharing a piece of your journey with us 🫶

SNEAK PEEK…You can read the first 3 chapters of THE BIONIC BOY (click “Read sample”) www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/635417... On sale Oct. 21st @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social

Happy #caturday from Sylvester!

Check out this episode of podcast You, Me, and the Writing Journey for some #RealTalk about #neurodiversity in #publishing #amwriting #amquerying #amagenting #amediting friends who love #writing and love #books open.spotify.com/episode/31Vr...

IT’S HERE!!!!! So excited to share the Season 2 finale with you with the AMAZING @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social ! 👇👇 You should go listen TODAY!!! #writingcommunity @drenderturmaud.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/31Vr...

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I am available for illustration projects and I have several book dummies available on request. You can contact me or my agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social #KidLit

#kidlitartpostcard day! I am Brian Kirby, I write and illustrate humorous picture books. Portfolio: briankirbystudio.com/portfolio Represented by KaitlynSanchez @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day with this dynamic duo! 🔧🎨 Love illustrating characters who show kids that art and science aren't opposites - they're creative partners! If you'd like to see the full spread, visit my website: lnkd.in/eh7j87Cv I'm represented by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social 📚

Have a lovely #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm illustrating for picture books, board books, and middle-grade books. For more illustration samples, contact kimyoungju.com @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social with @bradfordagents.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #picturebook #BB #art

I've read it and I love it so much! Rebecca's books are always amazing. 😍🎉

So happy to celebrate this beautiful #picturebook! Let us know if you’ve read it! #book #kidlit @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social

"A book acts as the getaway car when you need to escape. Even when you're the one writing it." —Julie Wright

Getting excited for my presentation for the #scbwisummer25 summer conference 💃📚🕺 @scbwi.bsky.social #picturebooks

I’m so excited! It’s official! TANGLED TALES OF AN UNDERGROUND MARKET is coming! I can’t wait to see Priscilla’s lovely work bring my words to life! #picturebook #nature #kidlit #naturewriting @kaitlynleann7.bsky.social

Had a WONDERful time at @booksofwonder.bsky.social this weekend, reading I WILL ALWAYS BE... to some WONDERfully attentive little readers! ❤️ It is always such a treat to be able to share my books with kids. 🥰 @harperkids.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @rahele.bsky.social

I'm honored that THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT by Shaian, @gabbyzapata.bsky.social, & me won the Crystal Kite Award for the SW Division! I'm grateful to my SCBWI friends for supporting this book of our hearts and so happy to see so many other friends' books on the awards list! Congratulations to all!

I'm sure there were many more, but I was leery about clicking through the pages of faces in case I accidentally left the Zoom session. 😜 Still time to register for #scbwisummer25: www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...

If you’re not signed up for @scbwi.bsky.social ’s summer conference, you should get on it! There are so many stars ready to share their awesome knowledge! Thanks for having me!!

Just finished Speaker Tech zoom in prep for #scbwisummer25 (takes place this weekend). @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social is so fun! Also great to see other familiar #KidLit faces like @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social @ellenhopkins.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social Cecilia Yung @suefliess.bsky.social & others!

Happy #caturday from Sylvester

Thank you @slj.com for featuring FINDING FORGIVENESS in your amazing round-up! 🎉 This one comes out 8/5! (Please pre-order!) Link to the article: www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/13-boo... @fsgbooks.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @dianamayoillo.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

I was absolutely blown away by Take Your Kid to Publishing Day 2025. The kids were so excited & this amazing group of #kidlit faculty brought them SO much joy! More than ever, I’m so astounded by this #writingcommunity who give their time to make our 🌎 a better place 💜 Coming again next summer! 😄

@melissajmiles.bsky.social @santiagocasares.bsky.social @beckygoodman.bsky.social @laurelneme.bsky.social and @merylwrites.bsky.social Congratulations to you all! Watch your email for next steps. We will be in touch shortly.

It took guts to pitch your dead story hearts! And there were so many great entries. After getting all of our brains together, a few pitches really stood out in the graveyard. The winners of this year's #KidlitZombieWeek host critiques are... (Wait for it... Wait for it...)

I’ve really been enjoying Panting to Gogh!

Happy #caturday from these cute comfy kitties

Seed libraries: Grow a relationship with your community and help save the world | From the Editor (Mar 2023)

What Happened To Rachel Riley? by Claire Swinarski This book was even more powerful than I expected… honestly, it moved me to tears a couple of times. SUCH an important read for middle schoolers, past and present ❤️ Thanks for the rec @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social !!! #kidlit #middlegrade #MG

Happy #caturday!

Our latest #library haul, my 9 yo and I. Are there any #books that you love too or want to add to your list?